Pennsylvania Dutch Cooking

The book includes a range of classic recipes from savory staples like Schnitz un Knepp (apples and ham with dumplings) and Pot Pie (a meat and dough-based stew quite different from the more commonly known pastry pot pie) to sweet treats such as Shoofly Pie a molasses-based pie with a crumbly topping and Fasnachts traditional doughnuts made for the Lenten season. Root vegetables preserved fruits and dairy products are common ingredients reflecting the agricultural lifestyle and need for lasting ingredients in the cuisine. The recipes often use simple readily available ingredients creating rich flavors with minimal seasoning and letting the natural taste of the ingredients shine. Pennsylvania Dutch Cooking offers more than just recipes; it provides insight into the values and lifestyle of the Pennsylvania Dutch community. The dishes reflect a culture that values family self-sufficiency and a connection to the land making this cookbook a delightful resource for those interested in regional American cooking traditional recipes or a taste of old-world comfort food.